National Institute for Play

Elevate Learning with Science-Backed Play

At Rent-A-Theme Entertainment, we believe that play is essential for thriving learners and vibrant communities. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the National Institute for Play, founded by world-renowned play expert Dr. Stuart Brown, to bring research-driven, immersive play experiences to schools across Colorado.

Introducing The 3-Part Play Series:

A transformative program designed to integrate the latest neuroscience of play with engaging, hands-on activities that inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Grounded in Science: Built on cutting-edge research from the National Institute for Play, ensuring every activity supports cognitive development, social-emotional learning, and well-being.
Immersive & Engaging: From interactive games to collaborative challenges, students experience play that sparks curiosity and strengthens essential life skills.
Designed for Educators: Tools, training, and ongoing support to help educators seamlessly incorporate the power of play into their curriculum and school culture.

Why Partner With Us?

Rent-A-Theme Entertainment and the National Institute for Play share a commitment to unlocking the full potential of every child through the power of play. Together, we offer schools a unique opportunity to transform learning environments into dynamic spaces where students flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Rent-A-Theme On-Site Field Trip Facts

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Rent-A-Theme Field Trip Experience VS Off-Site Field Trip

Rent-A-Theme Field Trip Experience

Flexibility to add more children without notice or additional charges

Flexibility to change or adjust your schedule

Control of contact with unknown people and objects

Control of what media is viewed and heard

Comfort of a familiar environment – research supports that optimal learning takes place in this type of setting

No transportation fees / We deliver the fun to your site

No extra staff required

Off-Site Field trip

Additional fees are required to add children to the field trip

Transportation and schedule times for most field trips are not easily changed

Field trip locations are generally open to the public

No control of media (music heard, or videos are played) or of the cleanliness of the site.

Increased anxiety and anticipation in an unknown place

Often extra staff is added as a precaution to keep children safe

Rent-A-Theme Field Trip Experience VS Off-Site Field Trip

Safety Concerns

Your school, understandably, maintains guidelines to ensure the safety of your children and staff. Moreover, within your school premises, both students and staff are well-versed in emergency procedures. Staff seamlessly enforces policies for managing unfamiliar visitors and follows safety protocols within the familiar and comforting environment of your school. Additionally, all necessary medications and emergency information are readily accessible, and the risk of a child
getting lost is minimized. These reassurances are challenging to replicate in an off-site setting.

Expense

The second highlighted reason is the expense. Bringing fun and new experiences to your school is highly cost-effective, eliminating the need for extra supervision and reducing expenses on fuel and transportation.

Convenience

On-site field trip experiences offer the convenience of changing the activity to meet the needs of yourprogram.